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Romney raises $18M in race for the Republican nomination
Relying overwhelmingly on people making the maximum allowable contributions, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney amassed an $18 million campaign war chest that dwarfs that of other Republican presidential candidates, financial disclosures released late Friday show. Yet two firebrands mounted last-minute campaigns that seemed to effortlessly raise funds in small increments …
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Strauss-Kahn case raises issue of abuse by diplomats in U.S.
The case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn is an extreme example of alleged sexual assault by an elite member of the international community. But the charges against him also shine a light on how diplomats and international officials have been accused of abusing maids or nannies in the United States, and have largely escaped prosecution.
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Obama raises a quick $1 million — and some L.A. commuter ire
During his trip west, the president also pitches his efforts to create clean-energy jobs. With a quick visit to Los Angeles at rush hour, President Obama raised $1 million Monday for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
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Secretary Clinton:UAE BlackBerry Ban Raises Issue Of Free Use,Access
Secretary Clinton:UAE BlackBerry Ban Raises Issue Of Free Use,Access
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Meg Whitman’s investment in top strategist’s movie firm raises eyebrows
Mike Murphy had seemed set to join rival Steve Poizner’s campaign for governor just before $1 million deal.
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Bill raises hopes for stable milk prices
SOUTH BURLINGTON — Forty years ago there were 40 dairy farms in the small town of Rochester, Vt. Now there’s just one. … – By LISA RATHKE The Associated Press
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Birch Ridge Golf Report: Pink Ribbon Rally raises money for breast cancer
The continuous rain on Sunday did not deter 75 women from showing their support and turning out to play in the Pink Ribbon Rally to raise money to support the fight against breast cancer.
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No step raises for teachers, principals
The county Board of Education struck a balanced budget for 2011 Wednesday, but took away raises that had been promised to teachers, principals and other school employees. No one in the school system will receive a step raise next year, and principals lost the 6 percent cost-of-living raise that was…
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Gulf spill raises questions about future U.S. energy policy
WASHINGTON — The Gulf oil spill not only has altered the landscape of the Gulf Coast, it also has completely changed the debate over national energy policy.
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Congress retroactively raises FDIC deposit insurance limits, aiding IndyMac account holders
Lawmakers completing an overhaul of financial regulations also agree to permanently increase coverage for individual accounts to $250,000. Lawmakers completing a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations have given 8,700 former account holders at failed IndyMac Bank a surprise gift, retroactively increasing government-backed deposit insurance limits that would allow them to recover some of …
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